According to Al Jazeera, Khaled Wolfsberg, a spokesperson for the U.S. Embassy in Yemen, stated that a total of 272 commercial vessels unloaded cargo in Houthi-controlled ports—including Hodeidah, Salif, and Ras Issa—between January and September 2026, countering Houthi claims of a total blockade. The report also cited shipping statistics from the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism and relayed U.S. Embassy accusations regarding the Houthi siege of Taiz, which has hindered the flow of food and fuel. Commercial shipping data does not equate to adequate local supplies or the alleviation of the humanitarian crisis.